Equinix Fiber Connect enables users to connect within a metro area through leased dark fibers. Users can interconnect with service providers, partners, and each other to gain fast and reliable access to a wide range of services.
A Fiber Connect is similar to a Campus Cross Connect, is used for the same purposes, and shares physical similarities (including its cable, connector, and media converter). The main differences between Fiber Connect and Campus Cross Connects are:
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Equinix does not own the fiber that connects the data centers. The fiber is leased from carriers which results in different costs, capacity management, and troubleshooting processes.
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The fiber generally traverses longer distances than a Campus Cross Connect. This might require stronger signal transmission from the customer’s equipment on each end of the span.
Features
Fiber Connect includes these features:
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Direct access to a rich digital ecosystem of business partners and service providers
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Reduced latency to enhance performance and accelerate provisioning
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Easy installations with implementations as quickly as 24 hours
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Efficient, direct ordering through the Equinix Customer Portal with no additional contracts required
For more information on Fiber Connect, see the Equinix Fiber Connect data sheet.